Imagine you just got a new Smart TV or device and you want to watch your favorite shows on BBC iPlayer. But before you start watching, you have to do one very easy thing—activate it using a special code.
Don't worry! I’ll show you step-by-step how to activate BBC iPlayer with BBC.com/TVCode. It's super easy, like pressing a few buttons and watching magic happen!
Turn on your Smart TV, Roku, FireStick, or any other streaming device.
Now, open the BBC iPlayer app. If you don't see it, download it from your device’s app store.
Once you open BBC iPlayer, it will show you a TV code on your screen.
This is a special code made just for your device. Don't turn off your TV now — keep this screen open!
Now, take your mobile phone or laptop. Open any browser like Chrome, Safari, or Edge.
Go to this web address: bbc.com/tvcode
You’ll now see a place to sign in with your BBC account.
If you already have one, just log in.
If not, click Register Now and quickly create a new account — it’s free and only takes 2 minutes!
Once you are signed in, you’ll see a box that says “Enter your TV Code.”
Type the same code that is still showing on your TV screen.
Then click Link Device or Continue.
Now go back to your TV screen.
The BBC iPlayer app will refresh and you’ll see all your favorite shows ready to watch.
You did it! BBC iPlayer is now activated on your device.
BBC.com/TVCode is a special website where you enter a code from your TV to activate BBC iPlayer. It helps connect your TV to your BBC account so you can start watching shows.
When you open the BBC iPlayer app on your Smart TV or streaming device, a special TV code will show on the screen. Keep that screen open and use that code on bbc.com/tvcode.
Just open the BBC iPlayer app, copy the TV code, go to bbc.com/tvcode on your phone or computer, sign in, and enter the code. That’s it—your Smart TV will be linked!
Sometimes the code expires after a few minutes. Just restart the BBC iPlayer app to get a new code. Also make sure your internet is working well.
No, you need a free BBC account to activate iPlayer. You can easily create one while using bbc.com/tvcode.
Yes, you need to activate each device separately using its own code on bbc.com/tvcode.
You can use the activation code on many devices like Smart TVs, FireStick, Roku, Apple TV, Android TV, Xbox, and PlayStation.
The code usually stays valid for a few minutes. If you wait too long, it may expire, and you’ll have to restart the app to get a new one.
If bbc.com/tvcode not working, try opening it in another browser or clear your browser’s cache. Also, check your internet connection.
